Brian Hastings

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Live Poker Tells
A key to winning at live poker in the long term is observation. It is very important to watch your opponents at the poker table and react accordingly. Do they have noticeable betting patterns? Are they chasing losses or on tilt?

Picking the Right Poker Game
Of all the tricks and tips to improve a novice player’s chances of winning at poker, one of the easiest to implement, yet so often overlooked, is that of choosing the right game.

The Value of Learning Poker Chip Tricks
Playing with poker chips is a time honored tradition at the poker table, and if you enter any poker room you will see plenty of people playing with the chips in front of them, doing all kinds of tricks and appearing to be having a very good time. In many cases this poker chip play is much more than just a game; it is a serious strategy used to give the player an edge in the game.

Blackjack Strategy: Table Selection
There are many different tactics and strategies that can be employed when playing the popular casino game of blackjack, and each one will have an effect on the overall house edge. Learning basic blackjack strategy and how to count cards are the two methods that will bring down the house edge the most, but these require a good memory and practice. A much simpler strategy, that can be just as crucial to reducing house edge and boosting your bankroll, is simply selecting the right blackjack table.

From Online To Live Poker
Thanks to online poker, it is not unusual to encounter players at your local card room or casino that have never played in a live poker tournament before. Many players learn the basics on the internet before dipping their toe into the murky waters of the bricks and mortar casino and they will find live poker more intimidating than the online equivalent.

Double Hold'em - Beginner Mistakes
Reaction to the launch of PartyPoker’s innovative new game “Double Hold’em” has been mixed, with many people feeling that this exciting new variation of Texas Hold’em has potential, while many others feel that “Double Hold’em” is merely a gimmick and that PartyPoker should spend more time improving their software for the more regular poker variants.

Gambling A To Z: A
Welcome to the first article in our new series, the Gambling A to Z. In each article, we take a look at various topics related to the wonderful world of gambling and what better place to start than with the letter "A"?